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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-1070 & Lexmark MS817dn⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1070 and MS817dn within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-1070⁩

⁦HL-1070⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Lexmark MS817dn⁩

⁦MS817dn⁩

Lexmark

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-1070⁩ ⁦MS817dn⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet — Yes
Mobile Printing — Lexmark Mobile Print
Security Features — ⁦IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦402 mm⁩ ⁦425 mm⁩
Depth ⁦439 mm⁩ ⁦510 mm⁩
Height ⁦274 mm⁩ ⁦419 mm⁩
Weight ⁦9.6 kg⁩ ⁦23.66 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-120 / 220-240 V⁩ —
Power Consumption Printing ⁦280 W⁩ ⁦670 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦13 W⁩ ⁦2.9 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦4-year guarantee upon registration (South Africa)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Lexmark
Product Model ⁦HL-1070⁩ ⁦MS817dn⁩
Product Series HL ⁦Lexmark MS810 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-300⁩ ⁦53B5000 / 53B5H00 / 53B0HA0⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦2400 pages⁩ ⁦10000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦2400 pages⁩ ⁦25000 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-300⁩ ⁦52D0Z00 / 52D0ZA0⁩
Drum Yield ⁦20000 pages⁩ ⁦100000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive⁩ ⁦A6, Oficio, 7 3/4 Envelope, 9 Envelope, JIS-B5, A4, Legal, A5, Letter, Statement, Executive, Universal, DL Envelope, Folio, 10 Envelope, B5 Envelope, C5 Envelope⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦70 mm⁩ —
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ —
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦127 mm⁩ —
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦356 mm⁩ —
Supported Media Types Plain, Envelope, Postcard, Organizer, Label, Transparency Integrated Labels, Paper Labels, Card Stock, Plain Paper, Dual Web Labels, Transparencies, Envelopes
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦157 g/m²⁩ ⁦203 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦200 sheets⁩ ⁦650 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦200 sheets⁩ ⁦4400 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦1 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦550 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing — Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦10 ppm⁩ ⁦52 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed — ⁦32 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦15 s⁩ ⁦4.8 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦250000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦3000-50000 pages/month⁩
Warm-up Time ⁦30 s⁩ —
Processor Speed ⁦66 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦4 MB⁩ ⁦512 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦36 MB⁩ ⁦2560 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 2, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL⁩ ⁦PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-1070 if you need:

  • Input Voltage: ⁦110-120 / 220-240 V⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Sleep: ⁦13 W⁩ vs ⁦2.9 W⁩
  • Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: ⁦70 mm⁩
  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: ⁦216 mm⁩

Choose MS817dn if you need:

  • Ethernet
  • Mobile Printing: Lexmark Mobile Print
  • Security Features: ⁦IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS⁩
  • Higher Width: ⁦425 mm⁩ vs ⁦402 mm⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-1070 and MS817dn depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on Ethernet. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-1070 and MS817dn?

HL-1070 and MS817dn share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).

The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1070: ⁦10 ppm⁩, MS817dn: ⁦52 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-1070: ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩, MS817dn: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-1070: —, MS817dn: Yes).

HL-1070 may suit users who need its differing values, while MS817dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.